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14 Jul 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to "DON - UKHSA Pathology referred samples 26/27" with a focus on pathology services and blood-testing reagents. Located in Sheffield, this procurement falls under the industry category of services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 24th March 2026, and running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, therefore conducted without competition.

This tender presents potentially valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the pathology and blood-testing reagent sectors, especially those capable of providing specialised services. Given the involvement of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as the supplier, the partnership presents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses that can meet stringent healthcare service standards and are interested in collaborating with central government authorities. Companies specialising in innovative pathology services or related technology solutions would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in future tenders.

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Notice Title

DON - UKHSA Pathology referred samples 26/27

Notice Description

Doncaster - UKHSA Pathology referred samples 26/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cadd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066227-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UKHSA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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